Kamikoto knives are designed for chefs and serious home cooks, and I used one when chopping up a large eggplant for my new Cheesy Eggplant Bake recipe. It's amazing how much more enjoyable cooking is when you have high-quality tools, and this knife from our sponsor was no exception!
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About Kamikoto High-End Knives
The Kamikoto 神箏 Kanpeki Knife Set is handcrafted from high-quality steel from Honshu 本州, Japan and rigorously quality tested to ensure that it meets the distinction and caliber of Kamikoto 神箏.
The Kamikoto 神箏 Kanpeki Knife Set that we gave away includes one slicing knife (8.5 inches long), one vegetable knife (7 inches long), and one utility knife (5 inches long) to tackle the smaller, more intricate chores in the kitchen. Each knife is precision balanced and weighted for optimal form and long-lasting performance, and each blade is carefully tapered on one side and hollow ground on the other. Both handle and blade are satin finished, and the entire set is presented in a natural-colored ash wood box for safe storage and keeping.
And if you'd like to make the recipe, which is a pretty quick and easy crowd pleaser, here you go!
Cheesy Eggplant Bake
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant (about 2 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- 1 32-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- whole-wheat pasta (cooked, for serving)
- basil (fresh, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Heat the olive oil in your largest skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed eggplant and cook while stirring until it darkens in color, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour half the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Shake it around to ensure it's evenly spread. Add the eggplant on top.
- Sprinkle all but ½ cup of the shredded mozzarella on top of the eggplant, pour in the rest of the sauce, and top it with the remaining mozzarella and grated parmesan.
- Bake until bubbly and golden brown, about 25 - 30 minutes. Serve warm over whole-wheat noodles and topped with fresh basil.
Notes
- Gluten free when using gluten-free pasta for serving.
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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Kim Gramm says
Preparing real food from my garden.
Yvonne Moses says
I would love to have the knives to cut up veggies and the Thanksgiving turkey.
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Cambric M says
I would use it to meal prep. My current knives are so inadequate. These knives would make food prep easier, quicker and more productive for sure!
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Sue Erdelt says
I would use them while preparing garden fresh meals with my grandkids.
Candy says
I am a single mom with three teens, so there is a lot of eating going on in our home! I've always shopped and cooked from a weekly menu but this weekend will be my first attempt at prepping for the week. A great set of knives would certainly make this task easier and more fun!
John says
I would use them to chop all of the fresh veggies year around.
Pamela H says
These would surely get the job done when chopping for recipes with lots of veggies!
Kellie Ettori says
I would use them to cut spaghetti squash for pizza crust, among many other things!
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stephanie chandler says
I would love to help my husband learn to cook! a new set of knives that are sharp and easy to use will be a motivator for him :)
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Michelle Nelson says
I would use mine just to prep all of the meals for my family.
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Jessica S says
I would love to win the knife set to impress my fiance with perfectly chopped veggies in our homemade Gazpacho :)
Marjorie Stewart says
I would use them so I don't have to keep asking my husband to cut more "difficult" vegetables. Ha :)
Joanna says
Cutting up veggies from my garden!
Amy Dobbins says
Cutting up vegetables from the garden!
Olga says
I would like to have good quality knives like the Kamikoto knives. We like to eat at home most of the time and our not-so-good quality knives get a lot of wear and tear,
Julie hutchinson says
I will use the knives to cut my fresh cantaloupe and watermelons that my kids beg for every day!
Ashley says
I am a young chef exploring all the culinary delights this world has to offer!! What better way to get through them than with a great palate, fresh garden veggies, and a sharp knife!!
Karen Hood says
Would love to cook for my Grandbaby using these knives to make a great meal.
Emily Jones says
I'd use the knives to try out this eggplant recipe!
Angela Holland says
Oh my I would use them to slice and dice all the veggies from my garden and the farmer's market!!
Justine says
I would use these everyday for everything I cook all my meals!
Rachel Bartley says
Cutting up the bounty of summer vegetables!
Kendal Butler says
We've got lots of garden veggies to chop! Nothing is more frustrating than not have an excellent knife or two or three in the kitchen.
Amie pena says
Heard about these and would love to try. My knives don't cut well and I've had for 2 decades. Time for an upgrade!
Jennifer says
Would love to replace my old hodge podge set with new ones.
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Kindy says
I would use these every day! Especially for cutting up lots of fruit and veggies this summer.
Rene Judkins Henderson says
New knives would be a blessing! Besides, my homegrown tomatoes would prefer to be slided and diced perfectly versus the 'ol gotta-make-do with these old, hand-me-down substandard knives.
Nancy says
Chop lots of summer veggies!
Brenna Standley says
For my hubby and favorite chef, competent enough to use these like they were meant to be used.
Liz says
I'd love to cut up some eggplant for the cheesy eggplant bake! We have not had a good set of knives in years!
Laura says
Replacing my old knives...no matter how much I sharpen them, they don't cut like they used to. These seem like a great replacement! :)
Jen says
I'd love new knives to use to cut up all my produce and fruit for the summer months
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